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| Turd_Cutter |
NICE!! Wal Mart has finally been shamed into doing the right thing!! Maybe it was Olbermann hammering them night after night.
Wal-Mart Drops Reimbursement Claim Against Injured Ex-Worker
April 01, 2008: 05:03 PM EST
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP)--Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) is dropping a controversial effort to collect more than $400,000 in health-care reimbursement from a former employee who suffered brain damage in a traffic accident.
The world's largest retailer said in a letter to the family of Deborah Shank it will not seek to collect money the Shanks won in an injury lawsuit against a trucking company for the accident.
Wal-Mart's top executive for human resources, Pat Curran, wrote that Shank's extraordinary situation had made the company re-examine the situation.
Deborah's husband Jim Shank welcomed the news. His lawyer said Wal-Mart deserves credit for doing the right thing.
Wal-Mart has been roundly criticized in newspaper editorials, on cable news shows and by union foes for its claim to the funds, which it made in a lawsuit upheld by a federal appeals court. |
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| Jerry Remy |
| I saw a piece on this last week on one of the new channels. Glad for those folks. |
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| modeams |
| Thank god. I thought ethics weren't in their vocabulary. |
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| Reverend Tyler |
| Keith Olbermann wins :) |
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| Bronks Breasts |
| Wonder if Walmart will be on the list of best people in the world tonight.. ? Maybe,, Walmart the neutral corporation of the day ? |
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| bstew74 |
| Wow, they have righted one of their many wrongs, just a couple million more to go. |
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| modeams |
| They are still the downfall of our nation. It probably doesn't matter. :( |
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| Rush Has AIDS |
Just goes to show what can happen when "we the people" get together and protest, and put pressure on the power structure where it matters most.
Remember this next time someone says "can't be done". |
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| Turd_Cutter |
| I kept expecting a follow up statement by them saying "April Fool's!!!" |
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| hendrix5150 |
Quote: Originally posted by Reverend Tyler
Keith Olbermann wins :) |
not just Keith but every damn news outlet that has been covering the story for the past 3 weeks. Wal-Mart couldnt buy bad advertising like this. This is a PR nightmare.. |
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| patcracker |
| The more I read about Walmart the more I will NEVER shop in any of thier peice of shit stores. Why dont they charge the employees for using the bathroom. Maybe charge them fair wear and tear on the computer check out machines too..... |
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| cecilturtle06 |
| The Scarecrow from Oz must've loaned the execs at Walmart a piece of his brain and told them to do the sensible thing and not be such worms to their former employee. |
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| zimmie |
Attention WalMart Shoppers
Thank you for your support. The stock price has increased by 20% in the last 6 months. The shareholders are pleased. |
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| patcracker |
Quote: Originally posted by zimmie
Attention WalMart Shoppers
Thank you for your support. The stock price has increased by 20% in the last 6 months. The shareholders are pleased. |
Thank you for supporting China. :ps: :asian: :hw: |
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| zimmie |
it's a global economy...
get with the program....
Bill Clinton felt getting China into the WTO one of his most important achievements of his second term |
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| guayuque |
| The situation made them re-evaluate. Fucking bullshit. The bad publicity made them re-evaluate and it still does not excuse their asshole lawyer from fucking up the special needs trust by structuring it so that WalMart could even have a shot. |
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| VacateTheWord |
Quote: Originally posted by bstew74
Wow, they have righted one of their many wrongs, just a couple million more to go. |
Typical Liberal nonsense - the "evil" WalMart.
Fact - Among all US corporations, Walmart ranks first in charitable contributions.
Fact - If the economy continues a downturn, then tens of millions of people will be thankful that they have a WalMart to head to for cheap household items and such. Liberal elitists can continue their demonizing WalMart - it won't stop people from saving $$ when they need to. |
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| Fdubya247 |
| :lol::lol::lol: |
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| artechba |
Quote: Originally posted by VacateTheWord
Typical Liberal nonsense - the "evil" WalMart.
Fact - Among all US corporations, Walmart ranks first in charitable contributions.
Fact - If the economy continues a downturn, then tens of millions of people will be thankful that they have a WalMart to head to for cheap household items and such. Liberal elitists can continue their demonizing WalMart - it won't stop people from saving $$ when they need to. |
You were on Wal-Mart's side in this feud?
I admit, Wal-Mart is not evil but I don't think they even knew what the fuck they were doing in this suit. A mother who has to be told every day that her son died in Iraq? And you're suing her? |
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| VacateTheWord |
Quote: Originally posted by artechba
You were on Wal-Mart's side in this feud?
I admit, Wal-Mart is not evil but I don't think they even knew what the fuck they were doing in this suit. A mother who has to be told every day that her son died in Iraq? And you're suing her? |
No, I am not on their side given the facts presented.
I was addressing the "WalMart is evil" mentality that existed long before this story. |
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| modeams |
Quote: Originally posted by VacateTheWord
Typical Liberal nonsense - the "evil" WalMart.
Fact - Among all US corporations, Walmart ranks first in charitable contributions.
Fact - If the economy continues a downturn, then tens of millions of people will be thankful that they have a WalMart to head to for cheap household items and such. Liberal elitists can continue their demonizing WalMart - it won't stop people from saving $$ when they need to. |
:bigthink: should I bother responding to this stupid post. Will it do any good? |
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| jigzaw |
Quote: Originally posted by zimmie
it's a global economy...
get with the program....
Bill Clinton felt getting China into the WTO one of his most important achievements of his second term |
Then why not Cuba? Why not Iran? Why is one brutal dictatorship ok to trade with, but not another? |
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| modeams |
Quote: Originally posted by jigzaw
Then why not Cuba? Why not Iran? Why is one brutal dictatorship ok to trade with, but not another? |
:munch:
I don't think I've ever seen this question answered in P&N. |
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| FUPA |
Quote: Originally posted by modeams
:munch:
I don't think I've ever seen this question answered in P&N. |
and you never will |
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| VacateTheWord |
Quote: Originally posted by modeams
:bigthink: should I bother responding to this stupid post. Will it do any good? |
Can you get past your Liberal ideology to see that WalMart may not be a perfect entity but it is far from the demon that people like yourself make it out to be? |
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| curleydan |
Quote: Originally posted by jigzaw
Then why not Cuba? Why not Iran? Why is one brutal dictatorship ok to trade with, but not another? |
because they cant make stuff as cheaply as china. how a government treats its people is of very little concern when it comes to who to do business with. |
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| zimmie |
Quote: Originally posted by jigzaw
Then why not Cuba? Why not Iran? Why is one brutal dictatorship ok to trade with, but not another? |
The Bush administration has been receptive to Iran joining the WTO since 2005. Cuba is already a member of the WTO.
President Kennedy began the embargo on Cuba. Clinton tightened them as President. Many are receptive The ball is in Cuba's court, start by releasing political prisoners. |
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| bstew74 |
Quote: Originally posted by VacateTheWord
Typical Liberal nonsense - the "evil" WalMart.
Fact - Among all US corporations, Walmart ranks first in charitable contributions.
Fact - If the economy continues a downturn, then tens of millions of people will be thankful that they have a WalMart to head to for cheap household items and such. Liberal elitists can continue their demonizing WalMart - it won't stop people from saving $$ when they need to. |
First off I am no liberal. A quick read of my posts regarding the current pres candidates would make it obvious that I am open minded.
Second, I do not have the time to educate you on economics, global trade or ethical business practices. You'll have to get that education all by yourself. I am not confident that you will though as you seem to be very close minded. |
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| Turd_Cutter |
| The poor lady gets to keep the much-needed settlement money she requires to be cared for. Can we at least be happy for her. FUCK!!!! |
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| jtheweirdo |
Quote: Originally posted by Turd_Cutter
NICE!! Wal Mart has finally been shamed into doing the right thing!! |
They were shamed into doing the WRONG thing. Geez, I fucking hate this pussy PC faggie country the USA has become. There is absolutely ZERO personal responsibility left. Someone signs up for medical insurance. They gladly collect the money to pay their medical bills. Then they double dip by suing to get paid AGAIN for their medical bills. The insurance company that this lady signed a legal agreement with, rightfully goes after the money that is theirs. And they are the bad guys and have to give up their claim to the money that they already paid out. This is like the idiots that bought houses they couldn't afford and now its the banks fault that these assholes can't pay their bills. |
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| jtheweirdo |
Quote: Originally posted by Fdubya247
Keith!
:rock: |
So how many days in a row has the lawyer that took half of the million been on Keith's worst person list? |
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| Reverend Tyler |
Quote: Originally posted by jtheweirdo
They were shamed into doing the WRONG thing. Geez, I fucking hate this pussy PC faggie country the USA has become. There is absolutely ZERO personal responsibility left. Someone signs up for medical insurance. They gladly collect the money to pay their medical bills. Then they double dip by suing to get paid AGAIN for their medical bills. The insurance company that this lady signed a legal agreement with, rightfully goes after the money that is theirs. And they are the bad guys and have to give up their claim to the money that they already paid out. This is like the idiots that bought houses they couldn't afford and now its the banks fault that these assholes can't pay their bills. |
the family didnt sue Wal-Mart, they sued the company whose semi-truck smashed into her. I dont know if you realize this about health insurance, but it doesn't pay for everything. Having a debilitating brain injury that needs constant treatment can get rather expensive, even with insurance. They sued to help pay the bills they already had...Wal-Mart then decided to sue her for everything they paid for, even though they promised to pay for it by giving her insurance. If it is personal responsibility you are longing for, than Wal-Mart has the responsibility to provide the health insurance they promised. |
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| jtheweirdo |
Quote: Originally posted by Reverend Tyler
the family didnt sue Wal-Mart, they sued the company whose semi-truck smashed into her. I dont know if you realize this about health insurance, but it doesn't pay for everything. Having a debilitating brain injury that needs constant treatment can get rather expensive, even with insurance. They sued to help pay the bills they already had...Wal-Mart then decided to sue her for everything they paid for, even though they promised to pay for it by giving her insurance. If it is personal responsibility you are longing for, than Wal-Mart has the responsibility to provide the health insurance they promised. |
I know that they sued the company whose truck smashed into her.
Have you ever read any insurance policy that is currently insuring you?
This is how it works. You pay company A to insure you. To do this, you must sign papers that explain this legal relationship that you and company A are entering into. Part of that relationship is that if company A ever pays out on your insurance policy, THEY (not you) have the right to get back the money that THEY (not you) paid out by suing however cause them to have to pay on your policy. If you deny them the chance to sue to get back the money they paid out, then they have the right to sue you for that money. You don't get to have insurance pay out for your damages and then get to turn around and sue to get money for the damages that your insurance already paid out for.
To try to make it more simple:
Person B buys an insurance policy from company A.
Dickface C crashes into Person B.
Person B goes to the hospital and company A pay the hospital for all of the medical care that Person B needed (or the medical care that the insurance policy states they will pay for).
Company A now wants to sue Dickface C because his actions caused them to have to pay money out on Person B's insurance policy.
Before Company A can sue Dickface C for the money that they paid out, Person B sues Dickface C and wins a settlement.
Company A goes forward with their lawsuit against Dickface C but lose the case because Dickface C already paid out for the accident directly to Person B.
Company A now has to go after Person B because they violated the legal agreement they signed with Company A and have now got the benefits of the insurance policy AND got money for the same damages Company A already paid out for.
This isn't Company A being evil or wrong because Person B has a great sob story. This is Company A trying to get the money that is legally theirs. The money that Person B all along agreed would be Company A's money.
This is Person B getting a free pass for breaking the agreement they made with Company A because company A has a legion of sheeple that call them evil and again, Person B has a great sob story. |
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| NoName |
Quote: Originally posted by Fdubya247
Keith!
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I love his show but sometimes he has a tendency to "get on his soap box" and he has a tendency to use big words. I hate big words but what he did for that lady was a beautiful thing. I am proud to say, I've walked into a Wal-Mart twice in my life and never purchased a GOD DAMN THING! |
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